Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli

National Service Scheme – NSS

Report on

Women Involved in Sanitation and Hygiene

WISH

February 2013

List of Colleges organised WISH Programmes

as on 22.02.2013

1. Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Perambalur

2. Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Trichy

3. Cauvery College for Women, Trichy

4. Seethalakshmi Ramasamy college, Trichy

5. Sri Sarada Niketan Women Science College, Karur

6. AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Poondi

7. Chidambaram Pillai women College, Mannachanallur

8. NSS Cell of BDU & Centre for Differently Abled Persons, BDU

9. Aiman College of Arts & Science, Trichy

10. Govt. Arts College for Women, Pudukkottai

11. Kundavai Nachiyar Govt. arts college for women, Thanjavur

12. J.J. Arts & Science College, Pudukkottai

13. Dharmapuram Adheenam college, Mayiladuthurai

14. D.G. Govt. Arts for Women, Mayiladuthurai

15. All Ladies Association of Trichy

16. Rabiammal Ahamed Moideen Women college, Tiruvarur

17. Annai Arts & Science College, Kumbakonam

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Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Perambalur

Vice-Chancellor interact with NSS Volunteers on WISH activities

Honourable Vice-Chancellor of Bharathidasan University

Dr.Mrs.K.Meena, interacting with the NSS volunteers of Bharathidasan

University Constituent College, Perambalur on 27th November 2012 with

regard to the objectives and activities of WISH, which focussed on women

health, hygiene and public sanitation.

Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Dr. K. Meena address the volunteers on MHM

WISH Advisory Committee Member, G.K. Krishna Veni interact with the NSS Volunteers on MHM

Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Dr. K. Meena interacts and clarified the doubts on MHM with the volunteers

Bharathidasan University Constituent College, Perambalur

Elderly women To support NSS WISH campaign.

Elderly women of Keezhapuliyur village in Veppur Panchayat Union of Perambalur

district at the Valediction of the 7 day WISH NSS camp pledged to support the campaign for

construction of more toilets in the village. They were honoured by the BDO

Mr.M.Bharathidasan who delivered the Valedictory address of the camp on 24-01-2013. He

explained that the Govt. was giving Rs.4,200 for the construction of toilets under the Nirmal

Bharat Abhiyan. It was unfortunate that a large number of women including youth in the

village were resorting to Open Defecation. He congratulated the NSS for organizing, Health,

Sanitation and Personal hygiene campaign in the village.

Mr.A.Selvaraj President of the Keezhapuliyur Panchayat thanked the NSS-WISH

camp for adopting the village for their programs and assured all support to include sanitation

and health in the village.

Mr.V.Ganapathy Coordinator WISH explained the need for sustained campaign to

change the mindset of the people so that they will accept sanitation as a way of life. He said it

was a pity that though almost 90% of the villagers had mobile phones and TV sets I their

homes they had not understood the critical role played by Sanitation in Ensuring the good

health of villagers especially children and women. During the Sanitation card exercise most

of the students and villagers, including elderly women agreed to construct toilets in view of

the problems created by Open defecation.

Nine students participated in the lively interactive session. Prof.V.Chandramouli NSS

coordinator welcomed the gathering. Mr.T.Deepak NSS Programme officer proposed a vote

of thanks.

Mr. V. Ganapathy explains about the importance of

sanitation

Elderly women and the youngsters at the meeting

Male volunteers are lighting awareness on personal hygiene and public sanitation

NSS Volunteer make awareness on sanitation campaign among the villagers in the adopted village

WISH-SIGC NSS camp

Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Trichy

Since 75% of the families in and around Arumbugal nagar near

Pettavaithalai do not have toilets in their homes we will organize a door-to-

door campaign to educate them on the harmful effects of Open defecation

and need to construct toilets in their homes was the pledge taken by NSS

volunteers at the special NSS camp organized by Shrimathi Indira Gandhi

college Trichy today(08-02-2013). The students agreed that mobile phone or

TV was far less important for the dignity of everyone especially women and

they will hence explain to the families the Government help for construction

of toilets under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan programme.

Earlier Mr.V.Ganapathy, Coordinator(WISH) spoke about the high

percentage of infant mortality in rural areas caused by polluted water in the

absence of toilets and widespread Open defecation. In the card exercise on

Sanitation the students very clearly understood good and bad sanitation

practices and their impact on the quality of life of rural people.

Mrs.G.Krishnaveni, Advisory Committee member(WISH) spoke on

Menstrual hygiene management and the need for nutritious food. Over 45

minutes were spent on interaction by the students.

Silent listening to break the silence culture on MHM

Huge female volunteers ready to take more message on MHM

Get ready to bring this MHM message to their adopted village

Lighting knowledge on MHM and personal hygiene among the villagers

Getting more information on public sanitation with supporting documents

Tips from MHM booklet to the volunteers

SEETHALAKSHMI RAMASWAMI COLLEGE

SEETHALAKSHMI RAMASWAMI COLLEGE

MENSTURAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT

NSS units of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College conducted a programme on

Menstrual Hygiene Management on 30.01.13 to make the students aware of Women Involved

in Sanitation and Hygiene(WISH). Ms.P.Sundari, NSS Programme Officer welcomed the

gathering, Dr.Kanaka Bhashyam , Principal, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College presided

over the programme. Dr. A.Charmila of Aditi Nursing Home, Parvathy Ayyavoo Fertility

Centre, Trichy spoke on the need for Hygiene during menstruation. She tried to impress

upon, the importance of hygiene to the students in order to lead a disease free life.

She also listed the disadvantages of early marriage and the complications that could

arise because of this.

She highlighted the importance of stress free life as stress prone life style can lead to

irregular menstrual cycles.

She emphasized the importance of nutritious food coupled with the exercise to lead a

healthy life.

Ms. A.G.Anitha, NSS Programme Officer proposed the vote of thanks.

Dr. A.Charmila speaking on need for Hygiene during menstruation

Sri Sarada Niketan College of Science for Women, Karur

Sri Sarada Niketan College of Science for Women, Karur

At the special NSS camp held at Manickapuram in Thanthoni Panchayat Union of

Karur District an awareness programme on Sanitation and MHM was conducted on February

9th by Mr.V.Ganapathy, WISH Coordinator and Mrs.G.K.Krishnaveni-Member Advisory

committee. During the card exercise on sanitation while students said that almost all of them

had mobile phones in their homes many were not having toilets. When they were told about

the Govt. assistance for construction of toilets they asked whether WISH could help them get

the Govt. financial support. There was a very interesting interactive session with the students

on MHM. Dr.P.S.Agilla, Principal of the College spent some time in the camp.

Ms.R.Mahalakshmi and Ms.N.Deepa made all arrangements for the camp.

In the evening WISH team met the District Collector Ms.S.Jayanthi, I.A.S. The

District Collector readily agreed to extend financial support to a select group of students to

construct toilets in their homes under the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan programme. WISH will

with the support of the Vice Chancellor will follow up the assurance of help to the students

from the District Administration.

Eagerly awaiting the volunteers to enhance their knowledge on MHM

Their smiling face leads to hygienic life particularly on MHM

Breaking silence and raising many doubts on MHM with Mrs. G.K. Krishna Veni

AVVM Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, Thanjavur

Inaugurating the WISH awareness programme in thr AVVM Pushpam college,

Poondi yesterday Dr, Rajendran, Principal of the college exhorted the students to spread the

message of health, and hygiene among the rural people. He said the country had one of the

most dynamic and largest group of youth who could put India as a very strong economic

force in the world. But this section of the society especially the women are not physically

strong to take up the challenge and opportunity waiting for them. Maternal Mortality and

infant mortality is among the highest in the world. It was most timely that the Bharathidasan

University has formed (WISH) Women involved in Sanitation and Hygiene. NSS volunteers

should take full advantage of the Health, Hygiene and Sanitation lessons imparted to them

and convey the same to rural people he added. Unless a systematic campaign was conducted

by the students to take the message to the villagers it will not be possible to improve the

standing of India in the Human Development Index report he added. Mr. V. Radhakrishnan

welcomed the gathering.

Mr. V. Ganapathy, Coordinator WISH and Mrs. G.K. Krishnaveni advisory

committee member WISH addressed the students on Sanitation, Health and Hygiene. There

was a very interesting interactive session. During the discussions it was revealed that about

40% of the students who hailed from rural areas had no toilets in their homes even though

most of them had mobile telephones. The meeting was attended by over 300 women students

including 50 NSS students. Several students admitted that they had toilets in their homes, but

many of them were in bad condition and were not usable. Many wanted to know the

Government help for construction of toilets. The details of the Nirmal India Abhiyan scheme

under which the Govt. of Tamil Nadu gave Rs.4,500 for the construction of toilets through

the DRDA was explained to them.

P.S:Later the WISH team had a discussion with Prof. P.Krishnamoorthy , Principal

evening college(He was former Principal of the college). Prof.Krishnamoorthy said that the

strength of the college was about 7,500 of which about 4,000 were women students hailing

mostly from rural areas. He agreed to the suggestion that a special TOT programme can be

organized by WISH to selected 20 members of the staff(total women staff strength about 200)

who could pass on the message to the Women's students in the college.

P.P.S: Different interaction photographs will be sent in future.

Female volunteers at the programme

Mrs. G.K. Krishnaveni addressing the volunteers on Sanitation, Health and Hygiene

CHIDAMBARAM PILLAI COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Mannachanallur, Trichy

National Service Scheme

(Women Involved in sanitation and Hygiene)

Cordially invite you for a special lecture on

‘PERSONAL HYGIENE

Date

Time

Venue

Dr.Mrs.T.Ramani Devi,Dr.Mrs.T.Ramani Devi,Dr.Mrs.T.Ramani Devi,Dr.Mrs.T.Ramani Devi,

Rama Krishna Nursing Home,Rama Krishna Nursing Home,Rama Krishna Nursing Home,Rama Krishna Nursing Home,

NSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & Volunteers

Mrs.Rajeswari Loganathan Secretary

CHIDAMBARAM PILLAI COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Mannachanallur, Trichy – 621 005.

National Service Scheme (Unit I, II, III, IV &

V)

WISH PROGRAMME

(Women Involved in sanitation and Hygiene)

ordially invite you for a special lecture on

‘PERSONAL HYGIENE FOR WOMEN’

Date : 11.01.2013

Time : 02.30 p.m

Venue : Meeting Hall

Lecture by

Dr.Mrs.T.Ramani Devi,Dr.Mrs.T.Ramani Devi,Dr.Mrs.T.Ramani Devi,Dr.Mrs.T.Ramani Devi,

Rama Krishna Nursing Home,Rama Krishna Nursing Home,Rama Krishna Nursing Home,Rama Krishna Nursing Home,

Woraiyur,Woraiyur,Woraiyur,Woraiyur,

Trichy.Trichy.Trichy.Trichy.

All are WelcomeAll are WelcomeAll are WelcomeAll are Welcome

NSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & Volunteers

Mr. A. Loganathan

Managing Trustee

CHIDAMBARAM PILLAI COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

(Unit I, II, III, IV &

(Women Involved in sanitation and Hygiene)

ordially invite you for a special lecture on

FOR WOMEN’

11.01.2013

02.30 p.m

NSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & VolunteersNSS Programme Officers & Volunteers

Dr.K.Sekar Principal

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Trainer of Trainers Programme on

“Health, Hygiene and Prevention of Disabilities”

Bharathidasan University, Centre for Differently Abled Persons jointly

in miscois with NSS and WISH organised a one day Training of Trainers

Programme on “Health, Hygiene and Prevention of Disabilities” on 5th Jan

2013.

The programme commenced with a two minutes silent prayer for the

women who were Victims of Sexual harassment. 124 students from various

disciplines participated in the programme.

Assistant Prof. M. Prabavathy, Head i/c, Centre for Differently Abled

Persons welcomed the gathering and presented the theme of the programme.

In her speech she said that very few instructional programmes were found to

be committed towards training young girls and adults on Health, Hygiene

and Prevention of Disabilities. This programme is offered to sensitize

students about the ways and means of reducing the occurrence of disability

though prevention, promotion of healthy habits, sanitation and Hygiene.

Dr. L. Ganesan, Organising Secretary of WISH and Co-ordinator of

NSS delivered the presidential Address. In his speech he highlighted the

objectives of WISH and the need for capacity building at different levels of

personnel to achieve the vision of WISH in creating healthy women

empowered in all spheres.

Mr. V. Ganapathy, Special Reporter (Rtd), “The Hindu” in his

felicitation address shared his experience in conducting such programmes

at various levels. He highlighted the need for generate awareness among

rural population and organisations on creating women - friendly toilets and

disabled - friendly toilets in all the Institutions.

Mrs. Krishnaveni, EC Member of WISH in her felicitation address laid

emphasis on the need for creating awareness among rural women on

sanitation and Hygiene.

Dr. Ramani Devi, leading Gynecologist in her keynote address gave an

elaborate lecture for more than 2 hours on how basic healthy habits can

prevent the occurrence of diseases. She emphasised the need for healthy

good habits for building a healthy generations to come.

Dr. Ramani Devi pointed out that the main causes of disability are

due to communicable diseases, infection in early childhood, early

motherhood, Nutritional deficiencies, Insufficient or inaccessible health care

services, Inadequate sanitation and Inter – family marriages. There was a

detailed interaction with the students and the students enthusiastically

clarified their doubts on Health, Hygiene and prevention of disabilities.

Participants in their feedback expressed that the programme served as

an eye opener on issues related to personal hygiene and sanitation. They

also took an Oath that they will spread the message to their family and

community as a whole.

Experts on MHM and public sanitation on the occasion of Trainers of Training

Dr. M. Prabhavathy speaks Dr. L. Ganesan , Organising Secretary, WISH inaugurated

Mr. V. Ganapathy, Coordinator, WISH speaks on public sanitation

Mrs. G.K. Krishna Veni speaks on MHM

Dr. Ramani Devi, Leading Gynaecologist delivering lecture on MHM

Aiman College of Arts & Science for Women, Trichy

NSS students at the camp in Mullipetty village of Manikandam block of Trichy

district today (23-01-2013) decided to take a survey of houses not having toilets in the

village. At the Sanitation, Health and Hygiene awareness programme organized at the NSS

camp the dangers of Open defecation and the need for motivating rural families to construct

toilets in their houses was stressed by Mr. V. Ganapathy, Coordinator WISH. The students

during the interaction said that while most of the households had television and cable

connections as also mobile phones they were not having toilets in their homes. The rural

families were forced to resort to open defecation. The NSS students as well as the rural

women were fully aware of the harmful effect of Open defecation and the tremendous mental

stress they underwent since they had no toilets in their homes. They said that as in the case of

the whole of India less than 10% of the households in the village had toilets. Very few who

had toilets used the toilets as they were not used to the practice. The NSS Volunteers agreed

at the end of the meeting that they will convey the message of Water and Soil pollution due to

Open defecation, the consequent serious health hazards and the economic loss they suffered

when affected by water related diseases.

The Primary school students who came to the camp site also said open defecation was

rampant in the village and agreed that it was not a good practice. A card exercise asking the

NSS students of the advantages of Good sanitation and disadvantages of Open defecation was

held for the participants as well as the school students.

Volunteers doubts on MHM were clarified by the speakers

Breaking shy and silence on MHM among Muslim women volunteers

WISH Coordinator, Mr. V. Ganapathy interacting school going boys on personal hygiene

Government Arts College for Women, Pudukkottai

WISH NSS students of Government Women’s Arts College, Pudukottai during the

special camp organized in Vivekananda Nagar in Narthamalai Panchayat spread sanitation

and Menstrual Hygiene Management messages to over 300 villagers during the seven day

special camp. A survey revealed that 70% of the residents were resorting to open defecation.

Though 40% of the households had toilets built about a decade back people were not using

them on the ground that they were defective and had many problems. The NSS volunteers

highlighted the harmful effects of open defecation. They also informed the villagers of the

importance of hand washing and hand washing techniques so that babies could be saved from

deaths caused by diarrhea and dysentery.

Mr. G.K. Krishnaveni Advisory Committee Member, WISH explained the hygiene

practices to be followed by adolescent girls under the hygiene “Personal Hygiene”. She said

that awareness should be created among rural people to ensure that used Sanitary napkins

were disposed off hygienically in an environmentally friendly manner. A very large number

of students participated in the interaction session.

It was unfortunate that a large section of students hailing from rural areas were

ignorant of the importance of safe sanitation said Mr. V. Ganapathy, Coordinator, WISH. He

explained that over 2,000 children were dying in India everyday due to contamination of

water sources caused by open defecation. He explained the Government scheme to provide

financial support to rural families for construction of toilets.

Two NSS volunteers were presented with shawls for very active participation during

the discussions.

Dr.N.Gayathri, Programme officer, NSS welcomed the gathering. Ms.Janaki read a

report on the NSS camp activities. Mr.A.Arjunan ward member and A.Anthony John

Kennedy, Panchayat President thanked the students for their efforts to improve the Sanitation

situation in the village.

Volunteers promised to disseminate the purpose of WISH among the citizens in the adopted villages

Personal doubts on MHM were clarified by the volunteers with Mrs. G.K. Krishna Veni

Personal doubts on MHM were clarified by the volunteers with Mrs. G.K. Krishna Veni

Kundavai Nachiyar Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur

Considering the poor awareness among people especially in rural areas on Sanitation,

hygiene and Menstrual Hygiene Management students of Kundavai Nachiyar Govt. Arts

College for women, Thanjavur overwhelmingly supported the WISH program and assured to

promote WISH goals in rural areas. The assurance was given at the WISH awareness

program conducted in Kalaignar nagar in Nilgiri village Panchayat in Thanjavur district on

15th Feb. 2013.The students were surprised when during discussion they were told that sixty

percent of the Indians do not have toilets in their homes while 80% of them had mobile

phones. The need to impress on the rural people and slum dwellers in urban areas how poor

sanitation and hygiene resulted in the death of 2000 babies everyday in India was appreciated

by them and they agreed to carry on the message to the people who do not have toilets in

their homes. Mrs.Krishnaveni, Advisory committee member explained about MHM and

Mr.V.Ganapathy, coordinator about the sanitation scenario in the country. The program was

arranged by Dr.S.Amutha, NSS Programme officer of the college.

Knowledge on MHM were tested by the speakers Mr. V. Ganapathy and Mrs. G.K. Krishna Veni

Doubts and clarifications on personal hygiene and MHM were eagerly raised by the women volunteers

Thanks to the speakers by a girl volunteer

WISH Awareness Programmes – Pudukkottai and Mayiladuthurai

Under the auspices of WISH four awareness meetings were conducted (Three were in

NSS camps. and another in Pudukkottai at J.J. Arts and Science College, NSS Camp at

Pudukkottai on 07/01/2013.

At Dharmapuram Gnanambigai Government College for Women, Mayiladuthurai,

NSS camps at Maapadugai and Malliyam on 9/01/2013. NSS volunteers of Dharmapuram

Gnanambigai Government College for Women had presented a special notice on health,

sanitation and hygiene and distributed the same to the residents in all villages.

As per the request of the Principal, Dharmapuram Adhinam Arts College,

Mayiladuthurai, Dr. Thirunavakkarasu (which is having over 2,000 women's students) we

addressed about 400 students of the college (There is no women NSS unit in the college).

The NSS programme officers were very cooperative and extended all help. The

response from the students was overwhelming. It was unfortunate that over 50% of the

students who attended the NSS camp were not having toilets in their homes. All the five

books were purchased by the Programme officers. The photographs are attached herewith.

Gender wise discussion on personal hygiene and sanitation

Speakers are ready to speak on MHM

Keen observation and listening on MHM talk

WISH Awareness Program for All Ladies Associations of Trichy on 22.12.2012

The All Ladies Associations of Trichy convened a meeting today when the WISH

team conducted a TOT programme on female health and MHM today. About 80 office

bearers of 40 Associations were present. Mrs. Jembaga Ramakrishnan, President of the

Association welcoming the gathering, wanted the members to launch a special drive among

all their members and through their members to the society of the objectives of WISH. She

said the cultural barrier and silence over the issue of Sanitation and MHM seriously affected

the development of women in all areas. The women leaders had an opportunity to take up the

issues on behalf of the entire women community.

Dr. Ramani Devi, President of the Trichy Gynaecologists and Obstetics Association

made a PowerPoint presentation outlining the need for personal hygiene, household hygiene

and community hygiene. Over the last 25 years she has been baffled by the amount of

ignorance of Women and Adolescent girls about basic information about good diet, clean

habits and exercise. She gave a detailed account of the very simple steps that could make

girls and women stronger and healthier and help them to be true leaders of the family and

society.

Mr. V. Ganapathy, Coordinator WISH spoke on the Govt. scheme for improving the

health and hygiene of Adolescent girls and about the need for installing incinerators in the

institutions and safe systems at household level. There was very interesting discussions on the

points raised at the meeting.

The meeting decided to represent to the Govt. the need for providing Women Friendly

toilets in the highways, in all bus stands and commercial complexes. It also decided to

organize programs on female hygiene during the Women's Day celebrations. Slogan contest,

Painting competition, Poem writing, mime etc. will be held during the special WISH program

to be organized by the Associations.

Dr. Ramani Devi and Mr. V. Ganapathy addressing the ladies association memebers

All Ladies club Chairperson Mrs. Jembaga Ramakrishnan and all other members of the ladies club

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